Administrative Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Burgess Hill is seeking an Administrative Assistant to ensure a welcoming environment and support communication within the school. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills, maintain confidentiality, and support the educational and social needs of children. This permanent role offers 15 hours of work per week during term time, with a competitive salary based on Grade 4.5, approximately £25,583 pro rata per annum.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a welcoming environment.
• Can develop positive relationships with adults and children.
• Understanding of children’s educational and social needs.
• Highly organised with good IT and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a school office administrator and ambassador.
• Support communication with staff, children, and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality and prioritise tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Administrative Assistant

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Salary: Grade 4.5, £25,583 pro rata per annum.

Start Date: September 2025.

Contract: 15 hrs per week, term time only, Permanent.

Working Hours: Wednesday and Friday 8:30 – 16:30.

Closing date for applications: 9am Mon 12th Jan 2026. Interview date: TBC.

The Governors are looking to appoint an approachable and forward-thinking School Office Administrator with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents, you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating a commitment and passion ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education.

Key Requirements

• Can create a warm and welcoming environment for all visitors to the school.
• Is a great communicator, who can develop positive relationships with adults and children.
• Is understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children we are supporting.
• Is a highly organised, friendly person with good IT and interpersonal skills.
• Always maintains confidentiality.
• Is able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach.
• Visits to the school are highly recommended, but do not form part of the recruitment process.
• Please contact the school to make an appointment.